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14�JlEEA.S, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters serve and protect
communities throughout America every day,and
10IE ',A.S members of the International Association of Fire Fighters have become a symbol of
national pride,honor and strength;and
14tJeEE,A.S, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters unselfishly donate their
time and energy to supporting the battle against muscular dystrophy;and
WX+E S, the International Association of Fire Fighters this year celebrate 50 years as a
preeminent supporter of services and research offered by the Muscular Dystrophy
Association.
WOW, VitERWTOR, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby call
upon all citizens of Ocoee to join the Muscular Dystrophy Association in supporting
International Association of Fire Fighters.
FV ,/9IER, LET PT jESOLIAE4) 9ft!1 1, 2()170 11.A. V+DEROJ¢'T, do hereby
proclaim August 15 thru August 21,2004,as
"International:Association on of Fire Fiigflters Week"
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Ococe,Florida
to be affixed dus 3rd day of August 2004.
S.Scott Vandergrift,Mayor
Supported by and attested to by Ocoee City Commissioners
Danny Howell,Commissioner District 1 Scott Anderson,Cemmussio er District 2
Rusty Jotmsem,Commission District 3 Nancy Parker,Commissioner District 4
120 University Park Drive,#295, Winter Park, FL 32792
Phone: (407) 681-2282; Fax: (407) 681-3686
July 8, 2004
City of Ocoee
Honorable Scott Vandergrift
150 N Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, Fl 34761
Dear Mayor Vandergrift:
I am writing to request your assistance in recognizing the outstanding efforts of
the Ocoee fire fighters on behalf of their efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association. This year marks the IAFF's 50-year anniversary as a MDA National
Sponsor.
To show our appreciation to the firefighters in your community, the Muscular
Dystrophy Association is sponsoring International Association of Fire Fighters
Appreciation Week from August 15 to August 21, 2004. I am requesting that the
City of Ocoee proclaim this week, International Association of Fire Fighters
Appreciation Week. This courageous group of men and women can be
recognized not only for their service to our communities but also for their
dedication to area children and adults battling muscle disease.
Enclosed you will find a sample proclamation. We would appreciate your
presenting the proclamation at a council meeting during the month of August
2004.
Please advise me of the date and time that a formal presentation can be made.
Thank you in advance for your kind consideration of this request.
V. kind consideration IJI 1
Sincerely,
jimmxparer;L,
Tammy Turpin
District Director
407-681-2282
Enclosure
Muscular Dystrophy Association
JERRY LEWIS, National Chairman
Dedicated to the eradication of the muscular dystrophies,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(Lou Gehrig's disease),
myasthenia gravis,the spinal muscular atrophies,Friedreich's ataxia and a host of other neuromuscular diseases.
www.mdausa.org
PROCLAMATION
INTERTNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS WEEK
WHEREAS, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters serve and
protect communities throughout America every day; and
WHEREAS, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters have
become a symbol of national pride, honor and strength; and
WHEREAS, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters unselfishly
donate their time and energy to supporting the battle against muscular dystrophy;
and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Fire Fighters this year celebrate 50
years as a preeminent supporter of services and research offered by the
Muscular Dystrophy Association;
NOW THEREFORE, I Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee do hereby
proclaim August 15 thru August 21, 2004
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS WEEK
In the City of Ocoee, and do encourage all citizens to recognize and support the
valiant fire fighters who serve them.
Duly sworn and signed:
Scott Vandergrift
Mayor, Ocoee, Florida